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Murder on St. Mark's Place (Gaslight, Bk 2)
Murder on St Mark's Place - Gaslight, Bk 2
Author: Victoria Thompson
As a midwife in the turn-of-the-century tenements of New York City, Sarah Brandt has seen suffering and joy, birth and death-and even murder. And the crime ridden streets of the teeming city offer little relief from either. — Thinking she has been summoned by German immigrant Agnes Otto to usher a new life into the world, Sarah Brandt is greeted ...  more »
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780425173619
ISBN-10: 0425173615
Publication Date: 3/1/2000
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 180 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
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cosmichomicide avatar reviewed Murder on St. Mark's Place (Gaslight, Bk 2) on + 134 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 13
This is a hard series to classify - set in turn of the century NYC, midwife Sarah Brandt is from a high society wealthy family but has chosen to strike out on her own - marrying the man of her choice and after his death, supporting herself. Historically accurate, the books are all well written and sometimes stark in their portrayal of women's roles (and even men's) during the time period. Her relationship with Det Sgt Mallory plays up the ethnic prejudices of the day ("the Irish") and the hardships of the working class (in this book particularly). The characters are well drawn, the book is well written and well plotted, but anyone thinking this is a pleasant little cozy would be mistaken - reality abounds. Great series.
reviewed Murder on St. Mark's Place (Gaslight, Bk 2) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I thoroughly enjoyed this second book in the Gaslight Series! A good read, a good mystery and a good story. The two main characters, Sarah Brandt and Frank Malloy, seemed to unfold in their development. You learned a little bit more about them, their families and their lives. Although I figured out "who done it" fairly early on, it didn't detract from my enjoyement of the book - I still didn't want to put it down!
reviewed Murder on St. Mark's Place (Gaslight, Bk 2) on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
For those who like turn of the century mysteries. Series gets better with each new book.
reviewed Murder on St. Mark's Place (Gaslight, Bk 2) on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is the second book series, It was just as good as the first one can't wait to read the third one. If you like a good mystery series please check this one out!
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Helpful Score: 2
This is a great book, got me into the Victorian Mysteries that I like so much now. The synopsis from the back: "As a midwife in the turn-of-the-century tenements of New York City, Sarah Brandt has seen suffering and joy, birth and death-and even murder. And the crime-ridden streets of the teeming city offer little relief from either..."
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reviewed Murder on St. Mark's Place (Gaslight, Bk 2) on
Love this series. Even though the mysteries are fairly easy to solve the characters are so well written it makes you want to keep reading. Can't wait to read the next one!
reviewed Murder on St. Mark's Place (Gaslight, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed this as much as book one. Easy to relate to characters. Good read. Looking forward tonext one in seeker.
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This is an exciting,well researched historical mystery. The characters are real and interaction between them is easily believed. The plot is well intertwined to led the reader to a conclusion that may not be at all correct, thus making the book more interesting. All in all it is a good series and a good read.


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